The CEO Sisters' Road Trip
Sisters and founders, Liz Szporn and Sarah Trueman are on a business road trip. They talk about the ups and downs of business, family, sisterhood, friendship and how to keep going through every mile. Join them as they share, strategize, celebrate, laugh, and sometimes cry, about the joy, challenges, hiccups, and drama that come with this journey.
Liz is a business coach and consultant who loves supporting small business owners as they grow their business to get the freedom and flexibility they want out of it. Sarah is an amazing artist and creator who started her pottery business to bring functional beauty into the homes of others.
This show will provide strategic business insights to grow your business, profitably and consistently and will share relatable stories of being mothers, wives, sisters and bad ass business ladies.
They've been through it all together, so why wouldn't they share this CEO journey too?
The CEO Sisters' Road Trip
Ep. 17 From Corporate Training to Stained Glass: Jill Huentelman's Inspirational Journey
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Liz and Sarah have a great conversation with a guest who straddles the coaching and creative world in an incredibly beautiful way. Join us in this captivating episode as Jill Huentelman of Huentelglas shares how she transitioned from building a successful corporate training company to embracing her passion for stained glass art. Discover her insights on building beauty, community, and belief while growing a thriving creative business.
In this episode:
- Jill's early career in corporate training and the successful sale of Lernia Training Solutions
- Her pivot into stained glass art after 20 years, reigniting her passion
- Building a studio dedicated to craft, community, and connection
- The importance of listening to your audience and clients to guide product offerings
- Her "three promises": building beauty, business, and belief
- Strategies for intentional growth, experimenting with small launches, and pricing
- How she manages multiple passions without burnout through time blocking and partnerships
- The emotional journey of closing her previous business and trusting the process
- Practical steps for entrepreneurs considering a career pivot or adding creative pursuits
Timestamps:
- (00:00) - Introduction & Jill's background in corporate training
- (02:07) - Transition from corporate to creative entrepreneurship
- (04:16) - Building her stained glass studio & community
- (09:56) - How her business model evolved over time
- (15:41) - The significance of her "three promises"
- (20:21) - Listening to clients and creating meaningful connections
- (24:33) - Transitioning from a successful business and the emotional process
- (29:32) - The power of incremental pricing & testing products
- (36:39) - The importance of partnerships & automating systems
- (43:50) - Advice for entrepreneurs balancing multiple passions
Resources & Links:
- Huentelglas Website
- The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
- Upwork (for hiring digital partners)
- The Lean Start Up, Eric Ries
Connect with Jill Huentelman:
- Instagram - Huentelglas
- Facebook - Huentelglas
- Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
Want to learn more about what working with Liz looks like? Head to Your Business Matters to schedule a Discovery call with her